Symbiosis Examples Review

Hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers. Flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds as they move from flower to flower. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

Ticks live on dogs and feed on their blood. Dogs get skin irritation and can pick up diseases when they are bit bit a tick. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

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As buffalo graze they disturb insects in the grass. Many bird species will follow the buffalo as they graze for an opportunity to eat the insects. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

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A type of fungi can invade and live in many plants. The plant will provide nutrients to the fungi. The fungi can help the plant to better absorb phosphorus from the soil. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

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Athlete's food fungus lives on the skin of humans and feeds on our keratin, a protein. As a results humans get itchy, cracked skin which can become infected. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

Fungi from lichens live in close relationship with algae. The lichen provide a protective home for algae. While algae gathers energy from the sun using photosynthesis. Both organisms share their nutrients with one another. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

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Honeyguide birds find a bee hive, then they chatter loudly to attract the honey badger. They fly toward the hive to make sure the honey badger follows. Upon arrival to the bee hive, the badger will tear it open and feast on the honey. The honeyguide bird will feed on the wax and larvae remaning. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

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Kudzu vines grow by climbing and wrapping around trees. Kudzu covered trees die as they are smothered and break under the weight of the growing kudzu vine. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

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Humans use horses for transpiration and labor, in return horses receive food, water and shelter from humans. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism

Many species of birds build their nests in trees. The bird then has a safe place to raise their young. The tree is neither harmed nor benefitted by the nest. What type of symbiosis is this an example of?

• Mutualism

• Commensalism

• Parasitism